Music
Year 10 Music
The GCSE course is divided into three sections; composing (30%), performing (30%) and listening (40%). During the composition section of the course, boys build up their skills through various simple set assignments during the first years. Then they choose and develop two of these further for final submission. Performances at GCSE level are expected to be around Grade 4 level. The listening part of the exam is a formal written paper sat in the summer of the second year and draws upon everything learned during lessons. The topics for this are very wide ranging so cater for musicians from every background whether classical or pop.
Enrichment
Thorpe House Voices
Thorpe House Orchestra
Theory Club
Facilities
We have one dedicated music room equipped with whole class sets of Yamaha electronic keyboards, ukuleles and African drums, one computer room for teaching composition using Sibelius notation software and four practice rooms equipped with full size keyboards and electric drums.
Autumn Term
GCSE AOS3: Stage and Screen
- Stephen Schwartz
- John Williams
- Progressive listening tests
- Solo and ensemble performance
Spring Term
GCSE AOS2: Vocal Music
- Queen
- Henry Purcell
- Progressive listening tests
- Solo and ensemble performance
Summer Term
GCSE AOS1: Instrumental Music
- J.S. Bach
- L. Van Beethoven
- Progressive listening tests
- Solo and ensemble performance
